25.7.2025
Kellankoski, part of the Kolima–Keitele rapids route in Viitasaari, is undergoing restoration starting August 1. Restoration work at Kärnänkoski, which began last autumn, is also continuing. Fishing permits are already being sold for Kellankoski, but Kärnänkoski still has interruptions in permit sales.
24.7.2025
Rainbow trout will be stocked again during the week starting August 11 in Manamansalo (Vaala), Kylmäluoma (Taivalkoski), and Hossa (Suomussalmi). However, stocking remains suspended at Matildanjärvi in Teijo, Teerilampi in Ikaalinen, Niemisjärvi lakes in Evo, Koirajärvi and nearby Kaunislampi in Salamajärvi National Park, and Maasydänjärvi and Ahvenlampi in Sievi.
21.7.2025
Metsähallitus will reopen fishing permit sales for Latokartanonkoski on Friday, August 15. At Langinkoski, water temperatures remain high, so the situation will be reassessed on Monday, August 18. Restoration work continues at Kärnänkoski on the Kolima–Keitele route.
16.7.2025
The cool summer has turned into a heatwave, and water temperatures are rising rapidly. Warm waters are stressful for salmonids, and they may not recover after being released. Metsähallitus therefore recommends avoiding fishing for salmonids and instead targeting species that tolerate heat better.
28.4.2025
The Eräluvat customer service will be exceptionally open until 4 PM on April 30th. In May, the customer service will be closed on the 15th and 16th.
25.4.2025
Bookings of rental and shared rental huts, as well as other sites available for booking for 2026, will open on Monday May 5th 2025 at 9:00am on Eraluvat.fi.
8.4.2025
The last time Finns were as enthusiastic about fishing was 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic spoiled many other holiday plans.
9.12.2024
Not all information on angling permit areas has yet been translated into English and Swedish on the renewed Eräluvat.fi service. For this reason, not all angling permits can yet be purchased as a self-service. However, the permits can be purchased through Eräluvat customer service.
21.11.2024
Every year, EUR 16 million worth of permits are purchased on Eräluvat.fi.
